Why the Science & Culture of Star Trek Beats Star Wars link

By John Martellaro

Dec 7th, 2015 6:45 PM EST

Fans love to discuss the relative merits of the Star Trek versus the Star Wars universe. This preference is highly subjective, and depends on one's own life evolution and experiences. But this article makes a great case, for the technically minded, that Star Trek is superior. Why? The short list: You'd never see a Jar Jar Binks character in Star Trek. Star Trek tries its best, within limits, to celebrate real science. Women are stronger characters in ST. And C-3PO is no match for the sophistication of Lt. Commander Data. The list goes to 20 items of analysis. Hey. I'm just the messenger. (But I also agree.)